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Fermi's Atomic Pile Marks Nuclear Age’s Start in Chicago
Historic account details Enrico Fermi and colleagues building the Chicago pile at the Metallurgical Lab, achieving a controlled chain reaction on a December afternoon. It covers the securing of graphite and uranium, security measures, and the moment the reactor achieved criticality under George Weil’s control.
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